How to sort out your closet with clothes. How to quickly and correctly create perfect order in your closet

In spring, more than ever, you want changes: in life, at work, in appearance... Psychologists say that small changes trigger big ones, i.e. If you start small, big changes will definitely come. And you can start with... your own closet. Today I offer you several practical advice, which will give direction and help if you are planning to clean up your closet with clothes.

How to organize your wardrobe: where to start?

Take everything out of the closet. Everything is complete. If your scarves, boots and sandals are stored in the hallway, robes and linen in the bathroom, and carnival costumes in the closet, also bring them all in one big pile - for example, on the bed. Prepare three boxes or bags in which you will put your clothes: “leave”, “throw away”(the name is conditional - you can give it to someone or sell it) and "doubt". However, you can do without boxes - simply putting things in different piles.

Clean up your closet with clothes: what goes in which pile?

The question may arise: which things belong in which pile? I'll start with the fact that "to throw away". This category includes all clothing that

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Not worn for a long time
Hopelessly spoiled
It makes you feel stupid
Does not reflect your essence (after all, it happens that clothes are good, of high quality, and not very worn, but your life, views, interests have changed, and you are not you in this thing)
Doesn’t fit with anything at all (if this is the case, but you really like the thing, it can be placed in the “doubt” pile)
Doesn’t suit you - sometimes the color makes you look faded or the style makes you look baggy... If you are tidying up your closet with clothes and see that the item doesn’t suit you specifically, get rid of it without regret - even if objectively it is beautiful and of high quality

In the "leave" category ideally, only those things that you like yourself in should be included (by the way, this is the basis of project 333 - if you are wondering what it is): these are the clothes that

improves your mood even on a sad day
tested in different situations - a win-win option
decorates your figure, emphasizes your strengths and hides your flaws
it makes you feel (key word!) attractive
you have at least two things (preferably more) that it goes with
it is in good condition, does not require repairs
Do you know at least one or two occasions where you can wear it in the next year?

It’s sad if there are very few such clothes (but at least you have something to work on :-))

In the third category of things - “doubt”- there are those about which you cannot yet decide whether you need them or not. Most likely, since doubts arise, you don’t really like the item - but something (the memory of how much it was bought for, who gave it to you, at what moments you wore it) prevents you from putting it aside with a clear conscience while tidying up your wardrobe in the “throw away” pile.

The second reason why doubts may arise about the need/uselessness of a thing is its condition. It is possible that for an item to fall into the abandoned category, it needs cleaning from pellets, sewing on buttons, and maybe even a change of color (if you are sure that you will wear it after repainting, you can dry clean it and dye it).

Leo Babauta, a famous blogger in the West who writes about minimalism and how to put things in order in clothes and in life in general, recommends things from the “doubt” pile (he calls them “maybes”). put it in a bag or box, write the date and put it somewhere out of sight for exactly six months. Most likely, when you look into a bag or box after 6 months, things from there will move into the “throw away” category.

Other authors who tell how to organize your closet are less radical: they advise give things from the pile "doubt" probation – if you wear something at least once in the next six months, you can leave it. You may wear it rarely, but you do wear it; If the item lies idle for six months, you can give it away; it is unlikely that it will be needed.

Clean up your clothes: how to get rid of them and not regret it?

I know from myself how sad it can be to part with some things that - with your mind you understand that you don’t need them, don’t fit, have nowhere to wear them, but it’s so difficult to tear them away from your heart! You can use a trick: get rid of unnecessary things in parts. If you have never cleaned out your closet, but today... torn from my heart If you have collected 5 things that you want to give away, that’s it, you’ve already worked hard))) After a month or two, do another cleanse, then another one. This way, getting rid of unnecessary things will be painless and you will slowly get to the right amount of clothes, both your favorite ones and those that you actually wear.

Sometimes you can come across the opinion that you need to get rid of everything at once, no matter how sad it is: if you don’t wear it for a year, throw it away. Personally, I don’t like such a violent approach: before any changes you need to mature - first you need to get rid of not the things themselves, but from. If you approach getting rid of junk in stages, it will soon be easier to throw away and give away.

Organize things in the closet: the final stage

Before hanging and putting things back in the closet, give it a good wipe down and note: Is everything in it comfortable for you? Maybe you need to buy an organizer for clothes or add additional hooks? Remove or add a shelf? Sign the boxes? Should I buy additional covers or vacuum bags for storage? Take a photo of shoes and stick them to boxes with the desired pair (convenient if there are a lot of shoes)?

Come up with your own principle for hanging things in the closet: For some, it’s convenient to hang and fold clothes by color - from light to dark, for others - by top + bottom combinations. I like to hang by type of clothing: I have T-shirts hanging in groups (from left to right) in my closet; then jumpers with long sleeve, cardigans with buttons and vests; then jeans and leggings, and then skirts and dresses, the last few hangers reserved for loungewear. Almost everything is stored on hangers - I find that this is the easiest way to keep things tidy and organized.

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Do you have your own secrets that helped you clean up your clothes closet? Is it easy for you to organize things in your closet and what principles or storage systems do you adhere to?

Many people strive to maintain order and cleanliness in their own home. To achieve this, all premises are cleaned regularly. And there is often no time left to organize the closet. This is especially true for large families. To easily find the things you need without rummaging through your closet for a long time, you should learn how to properly organize a storage system for clothes and shoes.

Clothes should be placed on shelves so that they can be reached in a few seconds

Whatever your closet is, you can make the most of its space

Sorting clothes is important stage in the process of tidying up the closet. You need to take out the things inside.

First you need to clear the space, that is, take everything out of the closet

Make three main piles to properly sort your clothes. Make a decision instantly whether you plan to use a specific item or are in doubt. And send it to one of the piles. Don't spend a lot of time making your choice. You need to make a decision in a couple of seconds maximum.

The primary instinctive reaction will allow you to do right choice. If you can't finally decide on a particular item, send it to the middle pile.

We look through our clothes and ask ourselves the question: does this thing suit me?

The first pile will mean a definite “yes”. Place items in it that are constantly used and worn frequently. There must be clothes that suit you perfectly, for special occasions, from basic wardrobe. You'll have to try, because you can't fit all the things you have there.

Sorting clothes: 1. We will put summer items into storage. 2. All-season items. 3. Clothes for autumn and winter. 4. Things that are not used

The next stack is for the exact “no.” Place here clothes that have not been used for more than a year, do not fit properly, or have stains that cannot be removed. It is recommended to get rid of them and free up space.

We take out all the clothes from the closet and put them next to them, freeing them from hangers

How to Clean Out Your Clothes Closet: Keep Only the Best

Wardrobe before and after putting things in order and sorting out the wardrobe

Continue organizing your clothes closet with the last rack. There are still things that you couldn’t decide on the need for. Put everything in the “yes” category back into your closet. A clear idea of the free space will appear, which will allow you to assess the real need for the remaining clothes. Leave the pile for a while so you can look at it with fresh eyes. Before moving clothes into a closet or bag, try them on.

Be sure to try on and find suitable sets

If it doesn't fit or doesn't fit well, then you should throw it away. Some people keep these things as an incentive to lose weight. But it is recommended for such purposes to buy a new dress rather than keep the old one. Items that are dear to your memory can be put in a bag and taken to the pantry. The wardrobe should not contain useless, unused things.

When organizing your closet and sorting out the stack of things you haven’t decided you need, don’t try to finish everything quickly. You can spend an hour on this process, devoting time to this task every day. If you find that you can easily do without the contents of the pile, you can send it to the bag of everything unnecessary. As you take out an item one at a time, think about how often you have worn it before and whether you will do so regularly in the coming years. Evaluate the need to waste space in the closet on it.

Don't be afraid that by clearing your wardrobe of unnecessary things, you are dooming yourself to a lack of options in the future. You remove what doesn’t suit you, what doesn’t suit you, leaving the best, fashionable. The resulting space is easily filled with new purchases. A few great pieces that fit great are much better than a chest full of everything that doesn't fit you. When purchasing new items, be sure to analyze what can be placed in the bag from the items you already have. This will help you always maintain balance.

Proper organization of clothing storage in closets will help solve the problem of a cramped closet.

Follow seasonal storage rules

We remove out-of-season clothes by putting them in plastic bags with a lock or packed in sealed bags

Order in the closet should be organized not only when spring cleaning. The procedure is considered mandatory when transitioning from one season to another. It is necessary to put away everything that will not be used in the coming months. All collected items should be packed in bags or boxes, placing them on a closet or under the bed. Suitcases are great for storage. They combine several purposes simultaneously. In addition to storage, suitcases can become an impromptu table or cabinet near the bed. Therefore, it will be possible to competently combine practicality and functionality.

Using vacuum bags significantly frees up space in your closet.

Sort things wisely

Try to place white things with light objects, and dark things with dark ones.

Proper distribution of items allows you to effectively use every centimeter of your wardrobe. It will be possible to fit everything you need, but there will be no feeling of clutter.

We hang jackets next to jackets, blouses with blouses, skirts with skirts, and trousers with trousers.

The sorting types are shown in the table.

Proper sorting will help you quickly find out what is where

You can try to implement all of the listed types at once or choose one of them. In addition to visual order and space, sorting helps you spend less time getting ready. No more digging through your dresser looking for a specific outfit.

To make it easier to organize your child’s closet, fold each type of clothing separately and label the shelves in the closets

Don't neglect your little helpers

You can attach a special organizer for underwear and socks to the closet door

We hang ties, straps and belts on the door or, roll them into “snails”, hide them in special organizers

Anything that doesn’t have a place in your wardrobe can be moved to a basket or container. You should label them with a description of what's inside to improve ease of use. There are special cells where ties and underwear are placed.

Special organizers make life much easier; you can neatly organize all your underwear and other small items in them.

Store shoes and bags wisely

It is important to give each item in your wardrobe its own specific place. This also applies to bags and shoes. It is recommended to place shoes and boots on the lower shelves or make a small bar for them.

If you have a lot summer shoes, you can try making special hangers for it from wire

The shoes are first hung on special clothespins. This method is especially convenient for placing boots. This will help them keep their shape.

Give the top shelves to bags. To avoid deformation and loss of shape of products, you should first place paper inside.

There are special hanging racks for bags, which help free up additional space in the closet.

Examples of how to put things in a closet

To organize everything correctly, it is important not only to determine the location for each item and select everything you need, but also to correctly put things in the closet.

Cleaning out your closet becomes a real torture for some. However, with proper organization of the process, you can avoid many problems and not waste time.

We come up with our own clothing storage system - this will help you quickly find the things you need

This procedure has a lot of benefits. Cleaning allows you to get rid of everything unnecessary. By regularly putting things in order, you will be able to constantly make room for new things and throw away those that no longer suit you. If you follow these recommendations, your wardrobe inside and out will always be clean and spacious. Things will be fresh, not wrinkled. A well-organized storage system will reduce packing time. Finding the right outfit will happen several times faster.

Video: Storing things in a closet. Cleaning: Before and After by Nataly Gorbatova

It seems simple enough, but sometimes, due to improper storage, there is not enough space even in a large closet. To ensure that all things are in perfect order, and the space is not overloaded, it is worth knowing a few simple but effective secrets.

Get rid of everything unnecessary

Organize your closet

First of all, you need to conduct a global audit and go through absolutely all things. It will take some time, but the result will pleasantly please you. So, when looking through things, you need to carefully look at them for defects, try on wardrobe items that have been lying idle for a long time.

If things have not been used for a long time, but only take up space, it makes sense to get rid of them. You don’t have to throw them away, because you can make a lot of interesting decorative items from old things. For example, sew a cover for a chair or a blanket from scraps of fabric. But they definitely have no place in the closet anymore.

Everything on the shelves

Seasonal storage

Seasonal items can be hidden in baskets and put away on the closet

At the turn of the seasons, it is also necessary to sort through things and remove those that will not be used in the near future. You can hide them under the bed or put them in baskets and place them on top of the closet.

Sometimes seasonal items are stored in the pantry or in suitcases, which can serve several functions at once - decorate the interior, act as a coffee table or bedside table, and also be a capacious storage system.

Seasonal items are stored on the top shelf

Competent sorting

Sorting things by color

Proper sorting will help you quickly find out what is where. There are several types of distribution of things:

By color. So, you won’t have to look for a long time among all the variety of things for a yellow sweater or a pink blouse, and harmonious color transitions will only lift your spirits.

By type of material. It's nice when silk blouses hang in one part of the closet, and cotton shirts are given another separate corner.

Top bottom.This sorting allows you to divide things into “top” and “bottom”, that is, it is appropriate to place T-shirts, blouses, shirts and sweaters on the upper shelves, and hang skirts and trousers on the bar below.

Little Helpers

Scarf storage

When tidying up your closet, you shouldn’t ignore all sorts of organizers, hangers with clothespins, transparent containers, wicker baskets, and tie boxes. They save a lot of space and help organize storage properly.

For convenience, you can label containers and cells or hang cute labels on them with the words “socks”, “tights” and others.

Convenient clothespins on hangers

Sock storage baskets

Storing things in baskets

Stylish storage

Storage organizer

Convenient rods for storing scarves

Storage of shoes and bags

Shoes and bags should have their place in the closet. At the same time, it is better to allocate lower shelves for shoes and boots, or build a small rod for them. Convenient for storing Wellingtons, after hanging them on hangers with clothespins.

Thanks to this they will not lose their shape. For bags, you can select the upper shelves. To prevent accessories from getting wrinkled, you should stuff them with paper. Then they will keep their shape.

Shoe storage

Storage women's bags

Storing wallets and clutches

Storing things in drawers

The most difficult thing is to comply perfect order in drawers. To do this and fit as many things as possible, you need to carefully twist them and fold them in a vertical position. Cardboard partitions and tubes, which are sometimes left over after shopping, can be used as dividers.

So convenient to store underwear, T-shirts, tank tops, socks and scarves. The main thing is to fold things carefully so that they do not get wrinkled and can be used at any time.

Storing scarves and shawls

Pants and Long Dresses It is recommended to throw hangers over the crossbar and then place them in the closet. This way things won’t get wrinkled or get dirty with dust, which often settles at the bottom of the closet.

Once a month the closet needs to be dusted and ventilated.

Perfect order in the closet

Surely, you are familiar with the discomfort and a lot of difficulties due to the clutter in your home wardrobes. It's time to end this. It turns out that you can ingeniously sort everything into shelves and easily maintain this ideal order. It is enough to know the algorithm of actions and a few little tricks. This useful article talks about how to clean up your clothes closet and thereby improve the quality of life for all family members.

Ideas for quickly organizing your closet

Cloth

Sweatshirts

Cashmere and silk blouses can hang on a hanger or lie on a shelf. High-quality fabrics do not wrinkle, but you cannot place more than 4 in a row. There should be denser and heavier things at the bottom, and the lightest and thinnest things at the top. If you have thick sweaters, stack them on shelves.

Jeans and leggings

Leggings and jeans can be stored without a hanger. It makes perfect sense to stack them and distribute them on shelves.

Skirts and trousers

It is customary to place trousers and skirts on the crossbar. This way you can fit a lot of things in a small area and it’s convenient to see and select them all at once.

Suits, blouses and shirts

Hang shirts, blouses and suits on a hanger. In this case, these things will not get wrinkled and will always be ready for use.

Shoes

A large closet should have space for shoes. It should only be stored in its pure form. That is, after going outside, shoes need to be washed and dried, and then put away on the shelves. It is advisable to place shoes on the shelves below or place them on the crossbar.

You can hang high boots perfectly on a barbell or on clothespins. When the boots are stored hanging, they are easy to pick up and hold their shape well. If there is not enough space for shoes, you can make cells from large-format pieces of PVC pipes.

A smart solution is to place shoe boxes under the crossbar on which short items hang.

when your closet is in order, it won’t be difficult to find the right thing

Underwear and socks

It's not easy to keep your closet organized if it has a lot of drawers. In order to organize a large number of objects, you need to deftly and compactly roll them up and arrange them vertically. True, this system will require separating elements to distinguish one item from another. These can be tubes or cardboard partitions. Usually cardboard parts are left over after shopping.

Try organizing your drawers and you will see how convenient it can be to store scarves, underwear, socks, T-shirts and T-shirts.

Place things in drawers diligently so that there are no creases and you can take any accessory at the right time and then easily put it back in place.

Accessories

The modern woman needs a whole arsenal of bags for every occasion, different colors and textures. In order for these items to be in their place and always accessible, without taking up much space, you need to approach their storage wisely.

Allocate a couple of spacious upper shelves for bags. The main thing is that these accessories keep their shape and do not wrinkle. Fill them well with paper. Then the bags will be like new and always ready for use. In addition, accessories can be stored on a long hanging rack. It looks like a reversible organizer with lots of pockets for bags.

Bags can be stored in different ways, but it is better to do it in such a way that the entire assortment is on display, but you can easily take one of them without all the others falling out of the closet.

The smallest accessories and decorations can be located in egg boxes or ice trays. Jewelry fits perfectly in boxes or hanging pockets.

Getting rid of unnecessary things

An important aspect of cleaning your closet is the timely removal of unnecessary things that only seem necessary. Start periodically going through the items in your closet and ruthlessly parting with everything unnecessary. You definitely shouldn't throw away or put away your everyday favorite things too much. And also, you shouldn’t get rid of those clothes that are intended for the holidays and fit perfectly on your figure.

You definitely need to recycle what you haven’t worn for years. Items that are stained or that do not fit are also subject to disposal. Do not store or wear clothes in poor condition - with big amount pellets, stretched, faded.

It is important to do such cleaning from time to time, otherwise there will be little space in the wardrobe, which is undesirable. Things need to breathe, and this is only possible if you have a spacious closet. Clothes in good condition that don't fit you can be sold or given away to other people.

Convenient arrangement of things in the closet makes life easier

Tricks for keeping your closet organized

Konmari method

Here Interesting Facts for cleaning your closet using the Konmari method:

things in the closet must be divided into categories - everyone chooses how to do it conveniently;
each item can be neatly folded into perfectly even rectangles - there is a special technique that anyone can learn from photos and video tutorials;
clothes folded in rectangles should not be folded in piles, but placed vertically, like files;
the best cleaning method is to get rid of everything unnecessary, and then put things in order in the remaining really necessary things;
Cleaning should not be done daily; it is better to do everything in one go and inspect the cabinets alone.

According to the methodology, the following groups of things should be located separately from each other:

shoes;
T-shirts, tops, sweatshirts, T-shirts, sweaters and shirts;
special things - swimsuits, uniforms for work or school;
bottoms - skirts, trousers;
accessories - belts, hats, gloves, scarves;
things on hangers - dresses, jackets, suits, jackets;
bags;
hosiery;
underwear.

Smart sorting methods

Wise sorting helps you quickly navigate your closet. You will always know what things are where. We offer several options for grouping things.

Top and bottom separation

For example, you can store the top separately from the bottom. This means that trousers and skirts can hang on the crossbar below, and sweaters, T-shirts, shirts and blouses can be laid out on the upper shelves.

Clothes colors

The color sorting method is no less convenient. According to this principle, things are sorted according to their color scheme. In addition, beauty, positivity and harmony will reign in the closet thanks to spectacular color transitions. Another way to distribute things is grouping by materials. That is, we separate cotton from silk and the like.

Sorting by destination

Among other things, you can sort clothes by lifestyle. If evening dresses are used a couple of times a year, they can be put away in hard-to-reach boxes. When holiday clothing is needed frequently, it can take center stage. Casual items and business work suits should be easily accessible.

Models and texture of clothing

You can sort sweaters by knit size - large, medium, small. It’s also good to divide jeans into flares, skinny, and wide ones.

Family clothes

Try sorting things by belonging to different family members. Some group clothes and accessories for different life situations. For example, for a cultural trip to the theater, to work, for a casual meeting with friends, for sports training, for a walk with children or a dog. Separately there are sets for the celebration.

Seasonal layout

Convenient seasonal sorting of clothes, accessories and shoes. It's about about removing unnecessary items and laying out relevant items during the warm and cold seasons. But don’t put away out-of-season clothes and shoes too far, so as not to forget about them.

Little things in the closet

When cleaning your closet, you should add as many auxiliary little things as possible. This includes clothespins, hangers, organizers, tie storage boxes, wicker baskets, and containers made of transparent material. This approach allows you to free up a lot of usable space and arrange all the items very beautifully and conveniently.

To optimize the cabinet space as much as possible, you can make text or photo marks on containers and cells - what is where.

Bed linen storage

Each set of bed linen must be assembled together. Just put the duvet cover and sheet into the pillowcase and do this with each set. Once the kits are in this form, it will be much easier to use them.

Modernization and selection of hangers

You may not know it yet, but hangers can hold a lot more things. Place the bottle opener that comes with each soda can onto the hook of each hanger. Insert a second hanger into the second hole of the opener to create a convenient double hanger.

If some items fall off smooth hangers or they look dull, wrap them with colorful threads and secure the ends. The result will be a bright and original composition. Items with straps will hang stably on hangers if you attach elastic bands to the hangers.

For blouses and shirts, choose classic wooden hangers. For blouses made of viscose and wool, thick hangers are needed. Wide fabric hangers are great for holding blouses and dresses made of delicate material.

Hang your trousers on comb brackets or on a crossbar. Skirts should hang on clip-on hangers.

Things in piles

Do not place stacks of laundry close to each other. There should be enough space between them. This way you can see what is in the stack and you won’t have to remove and sort through each of them to find and get the right thing. The optimal height of the stacks is up to 25 cm, in which case nothing will fall.

Doors

Your closet should not have empty doors. Hangers and hooks can be attached to them. The doors are very convenient for storing accessories such as scarves, straps, ties, jewelry and various small items.

It is convenient to have a sewing and mending kit on your closet door. This could be a box of needles and thread. If you often buy clothes, then you can also have a garbage container on the door where you will put labels and threads.

there should be no unnecessary things in the closet; clothes should be sorted as convenient for you and neatly placed on shelves

What should a wardrobe be like?

Elements of an ideal wardrobe:

shelves for knitwear;
shelves or hooks for storing jeans;
compartment for unnecessary things;
box for home clothes;
linen box;
full-length mirror with bright lighting;
compartments and crossbars of different sizes for dresses, shirts, skirts, trousers and jackets;
a vertical box or stand for packing jewelry and accessories into cells;
a closet or a separate niche for shoes;
niche for storing bags;
a box or niche for hats and scarves.

Your wardrobe should be kept clean; for this you need to clean it often and ventilate the space well. If a room is allocated for a wardrobe, then it should have a seat and a comfortable atmosphere. The mirror should be classic and large in size.

Colored or with curves will not work. It's great if you can place two mirrors at an angle so that you can examine yourself from all sides. When cleaning your closet, turn on some pleasant music and you will truly enjoy the process.

The inside of the wardrobe should be light, for example, shining white; none of the dark tones will do. A great idea for lighting a clothing closet is LED bulbs, some of which are battery operated and attached with Velcro.

We hope that you will be able to apply all or at least some of the ideas and tips from this article. Moreover, impeccable order will not require monetary costs or complex work. Set aside just a little time to put all the closets in your home in order, and soon you will see how much easier and more enjoyable everyday life and holidays have become. Clothes will take up minimal space, they are very easy and quick to find, take out and put back. Don't forget to keep your closets tidy and have fun cleaning.

A new day is coming, it’s time to go to the closet and choose clothes for yourself that would suit both your planned events and your mood. But it often happens that there are a lot of things, but nothing to wear - one is dirty, the second is wrinkled, the third is not liked at all. To avoid such problems, you should spend a little time on your wardrobe. There should be order in the closet - this will affect both the condition of the clothes themselves and the mood of their owner.

Cloth

Sweatshirts

Jeans and leggings

Leggings and jeans can be stored without a hanger. It makes perfect sense to stack them and distribute them on shelves.

Skirts and trousers

It is customary to place trousers and skirts on the crossbar. This way you can fit a lot of things in a small area and it’s convenient to see and select them all at once.

Suits, blouses and shirts

Hang shirts, blouses and suits on a hanger. In this case, these things will not get wrinkled and will always be ready for use.

Shoes

A smart solution is to place shoe boxes under the crossbar on which short items hang.

when your closet is in order, it won’t be difficult to find the right thing

Underwear and socks

It's not easy to keep your closet organized if it has a lot of drawers. In order to organize a large number of items, you need to deftly and compactly roll them up and arrange them vertically. True, this system will require separating elements to distinguish one item from another. These can be tubes or cardboard partitions. Usually cardboard parts are left over after shopping.

Try organizing your drawers and you will see how convenient it can be to store scarves, underwear, socks, T-shirts and T-shirts.

Place things in drawers diligently so that there are no creases and you can take any accessory at the right time and then easily put it back in place.

Accessories

A modern woman needs a whole arsenal of bags for all occasions, in different colors and textures. In order for these items to be in their place and always accessible, without taking up much space, you need to approach their storage wisely.

The smallest accessories and decorations can be located in egg boxes or ice trays. Jewelry fits perfectly in boxes or hanging pockets.

Getting rid of unnecessary things

Convenient arrangement of things in the closet makes life easier

We analyze and remove unnecessary

It happens that there are a lot of clothes in the wardrobe, but nothing to wear. According to observations, women most often wear those things that are in front of their eyes. If the jacket is hidden in the depths of the closet, the likelihood that it will be worn is minimal. Agree, we usually don’t have much time to choose clothes, and no one will dig up deposits of crumpled things while rushing to work in the morning. So it turns out that we only wear a few sets, and the rest just take up space and become covered in dust. If the situation repeats itself over and over again, then it’s time to get rid of the excess.

Most main secret order in the closet - the absence of unnecessary and unnecessary things. And first of all, you need to develop the habit of preparing your wardrobe for the beginning of each season.

Seasonal wardrobe changes

Along with the change in season and air temperature outside, the clothes we wear also change. In autumn, light dresses, shorts and sandals become useless. And, conversely, without warm sweaters, tights and jackets are no longer enough in winter. There are also clothes that are worn all year round - for example, jeans, knitwear.

After the onset of cold weather, summer clothes will lie like dead weight on the shelves, taking up space where clothes for the season could be conveniently located. Besides, thin fabrics may suffer from constant friction if, for example, blouses hang on hangers next to sweaters that are constantly taken out of the closet.

Not everyone has large walk-in closets, but every apartment has upper shelves on which it is convenient to store out-of-season clothes, hiding them in boxes

So that clothes retain their appearance, and the wardrobe was convenient to use, you need to remove out-of-season items at least twice a year, moving them to empty shelves current clothes. You can store summer blouses, dresses and shorts in the pantry, in another closet, or on the highest and most inaccessible shelves. The main thing is that things are neatly folded in one place and packed, for example, in a box.

Full audit

To completely clean out your closet, you also need to empty it of all useless things. Eastern philosophy teaches us to let go of the old so that there is room for the new.

An overcrowded wardrobe makes it difficult to put things together correctly and steals all the fun you can get from choosing clothes. Tightly folded sweaters, T-shirts, cardigans do not allow air to circulate inside the closet, things get stale, smells, moths and mold appear.

Putting your closet in order begins with a strict audit of its contents.

So, order in the closet begins with a strict audit of the contents. You need to remove absolutely all things from your wardrobe and sort them into three large parts:

clothes that emphasize the dignity of the figure and have no defects;
things that haven't been worn for nine last months, damaged, stretched or inconsistent in style, color and size;
unnecessary things that are very difficult to part with, about which there are doubts.

Clothes from the second part should be discarded immediately. Dresses, trousers, sweaters that were modern a few years ago are unlikely to survive in the wings. Of course, fashion comes back, but usually with minor variations, and old, worn items won't look like the hit of the season anyway. Also, you shouldn’t hope that you will be able to lose several sizes and wear your once favorite dress. And if something was bought spontaneously, doesn’t go with anything and has never been worn, it has no place in the closet.

Wardrobe items that do not suit the owner, but look good, can be donated to charities, sold online, or given to relatives or friends. It is better to throw away severely damaged clothing immediately.

Feel free to part with old things, their place will be taken by the necessary, new and loved ones.

Everyone has things in their closet that are especially hard to part with, for example:

very expensive;
gifts from loved ones and relatives;
having symbolic value.

To make it easier to overcome doubts about such clothes, you can use a little trick: put them in a box and put them away for several months. If during this time there is no need for things, then you will not want to return them to their places. You can reconsider the postponed clothes and determine their future fate.

The remaining items that can be worn with pleasure are returned to the clutter-free wardrobe. Taking advantage of the moment, you need to properly wipe the shelves and walls from dust and ventilate the closet. Now is the time to learn little tricks to keep your closet tidy.

If clothes are ironed and folded correctly, they will take up minimal space (read this article for information on how to properly fold T-shirts and shirts)

Basic principles of organizing your closet

Multi-level hangers. These hangers save space and allow you to store more items on one hanger.
Barbells. You can try and place hanger bars in two rows or on several levels.

Linen organizers. The destructive power of little things lies only in the fact that there are a lot of them. Small items - panties, socks, bras, tights - are difficult to organize, and this immediately leads to clutter in the chest of drawers and a long time of getting ready. Buy or make laundry organizers with small compartments.

Storage assistants

Use numerous accessories to optimize storage in your closet. It can be:

These storage aids make it possible to keep things in perfect order.

How to Clean Out Your Clothes Closet: Keep Only the Best

Wardrobe before and after putting things in order and sorting out the wardrobe

Be sure to try on and find suitable sets

Proper organization of clothing storage in closets will help solve the problem of a cramped closet.

Sorting clothes by type

According to KonMari, cleaning your closet is:

getting rid of everything unnecessary;
putting things in order in one go;
mandatory division of things into categories;
neatly folding objects into perfectly even rectangles (there is a special technique that can be learned from photos and videos - such lessons are available to everyone);
vertical storage of products folded into rectangles.

You need to sort items by type so that they are placed beautifully and compactly. Only one category of things should be stored on the shelf. Mixing will lead to a new mess. Therefore, store things from the same category next to each other: dresses with dresses, trousers with trousers, etc. Adjacent groups should be noticeably different so that there is no confusion. For example, hang jackets, trousers, shirts, skirts, dresses from left to right.

Most items should be stored vertically. To do this you need to fold them in a special way. This way everything will be visible, easily accessible and will not take up much space. You also need to hang clothes on the bar in a special way. You should start from left to right: from the most voluminous and heaviest things to the small and light ones. Or by length: from long to short.

Rice. 5 - Proper hanging of things

Place your bags there. At the same time, stack them according to the matryoshka principle (one inside the other) in three pieces. This saves space significantly. Place shoes in your closet too, but on the bottom shelf. In the least accessible places of the closet (on the mezzanine, on the far shelves) put clothes that you use less often.

To fold a T-shirt correctly, prepare the product and continue doing so.

Lay it out on a flat surface.
Mentally divide the T-shirt into 4 parts vertically. Fold in the left side.
Fold the right side until you get an even rectangle.
Fold down the sleeves to create a rectangle.

Fold it to the middle in 10 cm increments. Fold the remaining top part, like the bottom, to the middle. Fold the resulting parts in half.

Rice. 6 - Proper folding of a T-shirt

This is how you should fold your jeans.

Lay them out on a flat surface.
Place the left pant leg over the right one.
Wrap the protruding part.
Not reaching 3 cm from the edge of the pant leg, fold the jeans in half.
Then - in equal indents to a compact size.

You will get a rectangle again.

Rice. 7 - Folding jeans for storage

Now let's look at how to fold underwear. Start by laying your underpants flat on a table or other flat surface.

Mentally divide the product into three vertical parts and fold the right part over the middle one.
Now the left side to the middle one.
Fold the resulting rectangle in half.
The result will be an even square.

Rice. 8 - Storing underwear

It will be more convenient to store the resulting packages and rectangles with the fold upward. Place them in your dresser or closet drawers. Other small knitted items are also perfectly placed there. First fold them into rectangles, and then roll them up and place them in columns.

Rice. 9 - Vertical storage of clothes

Vertical storage of clothes will allow you to quickly find the item you need. It will also make it easier to remove the dress from the shelf. The item being pulled out will not be followed by things that are lying above or below, as is often the case when storing in stacks.

Putting your closet in functional order

The first step in any change is psychological readiness. Having made a firm decision to clean up and maintain order in your closet, you should implement your plans step by step:

completely disassemble things;
sort them;
organize a system of storage and access to things;
maintain the created system daily.

What should you get rid of?

First you need to completely unload the cabinet, and it is at this stage that the greatest difficulties usually begin. To create a working system, you need to get rid of everything unnecessary. You shouldn’t feel sorry for things, put them off for later, or console yourself with thoughts that they might be useful - you should say goodbye to everything unnecessary without regret. So, you definitely need to remove from your wardrobe:

things are not in size, small or large. Undoubtedly, there is a possibility that someday the weight will change and the previous figure parameters will return, but most likely in this future the things left so long ago will be outdated in all respects;
old, worn items with irremovable stains and defects;
clothes that no longer suit your style and appearance.

You need to get rid of all unloved, damaged and out-of-size items in a timely manner by emptying your closet.

A little advice - in order to effectively deal with the analysis of your wardrobe, it is better to decide whether to leave an item or not as quickly as possible, within a few seconds.

One glance and the first reaction are enough to say “yes” or “no” to a particular dress, jacket, or bag. And most importantly - no pity or false illusions.

Unnecessary things can come in handy; you shouldn’t throw everything away at once (except for the frankly spoiled ones). So, if you wish, you can use products with defects on a homemade patchwork rug, chair cover or dog bed. Wardrobe items in good condition, and especially new ones that simply didn’t fit or there was no reason to wear them, it’s better to try to find a place for them. There are several options:

sell to friends or through an ad. Depending on the condition of the item, you can get either a purely symbolic payment or the full price for it;
exchange for necessary items, household chemicals, food - it all depends on your imagination;
give to charity. Today this is very easy to do, for example, take it to the “goods shelves” - racks that are located in crowded places where you can put unnecessary thing, and those who need it will be able to take it for themselves free of charge. There are also special organizations that distribute assistance to those in need - you can contact them directly.

Grouping and sorting things

When you're done with getting rid of unnecessary things, you can start organizing everything that's left. For ease of storage and further search, you need to create groups into which the entire wardrobe will be sorted:

outerwear;
sweaters, shirts, blouses;
T-shirts and T-shirts;
pants, jeans;
skirts;
dresses;
underwear and socks.

The space in the closet should be divided for storing things different groups- separate dresses, pants, sweaters, T-shirts, shirts, etc.

Next important aspect- sorting, that is, on what basis things will be put together within each group. There are several options here, you can choose whichever one suits your taste best:

by frequency of use. So, your favorite things that are worn most often should be placed first, and special bow options can be hidden a little further, since they are not expected to be used frequently;
by color. Things in the closet can be arranged either according to the principle of the same color, or according to harmonious color combinations. In this case, you can refuse to group by purpose, limiting yourself to only the color attribute;
by type of material. This approach makes sense precisely within the framework of grouping things by purpose. It will be nice to look into a closet in which silk blouses hang nearby, and knitted sweaters folded into one neat pile.

Special attention should be paid to seasonal items. To prevent winter down jackets and swimsuits from interfering with each other in the closet, it is recommended to go through your wardrobe at the turn of the seasons. Anything that will not be used for the next few months needs to be laid out and sent for storage to another place. There are several options: put it in a suitcase, bags or special boxes and place it in a closet, a box under the bed or, in extreme cases, on a closet. This way, out-of-season items will not get in the way, and there will be an additional reason to periodically review your wardrobe.

How to fold and store things correctly

How much space your clothes will take up depends on exactly how they are folded. Here you can safely use your existing skills, the main thing is that everything is neat, but for proper distribution of space you should listen to the following recommendations:

There are no strict rules and regulations for folding; in this matter, you can and should show your imagination and choose the most comfortable method for yourself.

Video: 4 ways to fold a T-shirt

Storage devices

For convenience in storing things, you can resort to the use of additional devices. They are designed to compactly place items and expand useful space in a closet or dresser drawer. The following devices deserve attention:

Life hacks for organizing your closet

Cleaning and organizing space should not be associated with boredom, because this is an excellent opportunity to show your imagination and create a convenient system for the rest of your life. To organize things in the closet, you can use the following useful recommendations:

Tricks for keeping your closet organized

Konmari method

Here are some interesting facts about cleaning your closet using the Konmari method:

things in the closet must be divided into categories - everyone chooses how to do it conveniently;
each item can be neatly folded into perfectly even rectangles - there is a special technique that anyone can learn from photos and video tutorials;
clothes folded in rectangles should not be folded in piles, but placed vertically, like files;
the best cleaning method is to get rid of everything unnecessary, and then put things in order in the remaining really necessary things;
Cleaning should not be done daily; it is better to do everything in one go and inspect the cabinets alone.

According to the methodology, the following groups of things should be located separately from each other:

shoes;
T-shirts, tops, sweatshirts, T-shirts, sweaters and shirts;
special things - swimsuits, uniforms for work or school;
bottoms - skirts, trousers;
accessories – belts, hats, gloves, scarves;
things on hangers - dresses, jackets, suits, jackets;
bags;
hosiery;
underwear.

Smart sorting methods

Wise sorting helps you quickly navigate your closet. You will always know what things are where. We offer several options for grouping things.

Top and bottom separation

Clothes colors

The color sorting method is no less convenient. According to this principle, things are sorted depending on their color scheme. In addition, beauty, positivity and harmony will reign in the closet thanks to spectacular color transitions. Another way to distribute things is grouping by materials. That is, we separate cotton from silk and the like.

Sorting by destination

Among other things, you can sort clothes by lifestyle. If evening dresses are used a couple of times a year, then they can be stored in hard-to-reach boxes. When holiday clothing is needed frequently, it can take center stage. Casual items and business work suits should be easily accessible.

Models and texture of clothing

You can sort sweaters by knit size - large, medium, small. It’s also good to divide jeans into flares, skinny, and wide ones.

Family clothes

Seasonal layout

Convenient seasonal sorting of clothes, accessories and shoes. We are talking about removing unnecessary items and laying out relevant items during the warm and cold seasons. But don’t put away out-of-season clothes and shoes too far, so as not to forget about them.

Little things in the closet

To optimize the cabinet space as much as possible, you can make text or photo marks on containers and cells - what is where.

Bed linen storage

Each set of bed linen must be assembled together. Just put the duvet cover and sheet into the pillowcase and do this with each set. Once the kits are in this form, it will be much easier to use them.

Modernization and selection of hangers

Hang your trousers on comb brackets or on a crossbar. Skirts should hang on clip-on hangers.

Things in piles

Doors

there should be no unnecessary things in the closet; clothes should be sorted as convenient for you and neatly placed on shelves

Organization of space

Everyone determines the principle of arranging clothes in a wardrobe independently: for some it may be convenient to arrange them by color, for others it is better to arrange entire sets on hangers at once, for example, matching a top to trousers, a skirt to a blouse. However, there are general rules that will help any housewife better organize her closet:

To ensure that clothes take up minimal space, they must be ironed and folded.
Things should always lie strictly in their places.
Separate shelves should be allocated for each family member.
All hangers in the wardrobe should be the same. It is better to choose plastic or wooden ones with round hangers.
Stacks of clothes should not be stacked higher than 20-25 cm, otherwise they will fall over and get mixed up.
You can paste photographs onto shoe boxes depicting their contents. This makes it much easier to find the right pair. Or you can use clear containers. Read more about storing shoes in this article.
It is better to store underwear, socks and tights in drawers with dividers.
Jewelry can be stored on cabinet doors by attaching it to a strip of fabric.

Watch how to organize your closet in the video below.

Lifehacks to help organize your space

Let's assume that you have selected the clothes you need, now let's look at a few effective tricks that will significantly expand the usable area.

Stickers with photos. Ideal for shoe lovers. It can be difficult to find the right pair among similar boxes. Print out a photo of each pair and attach it to the box. The same can be done in a children's closet, so the child will learn to be independent without problems, tears and reproaches.

Keys to metal cans. Thread the hanger hook into the aluminum ring, and put the second hanger into the second compartment. It will be a little lower in level. This will help tidy up your closet with clothes, doubling the free space.

A jewelry hanger can be made from a budget towel holder. Create a free shelf in your wardrobe and strengthen the holder; this solution quickly solves the problem of constantly scattered jewelry or a lost bracelet.

We are looking for additional space. Organizing your small wardrobe requires some creativity. Feel free to go outside the closet, take a wire shelf, and place heels, bags or gloves on it.

Important! Shoes must first be thoroughly washed.

Hanger for glasses. Convenient, simple and cost-free. Paint the hanger interesting color using nail polish or spray paint. Attach it to the wall of the wardrobe, and hang sunglasses in a row on the crossbar.
Clothespins for storing scarves. Glue the required number of wooden clothespins to the narrow plank and wait until the glue dries. Attach the board to the wall or cabinet door, and now scarves and stoles will always be in order and in sight.

Paper trays, which can often be found in any office, will help you organize your clothes and jewelry. Label each tray so you don't have to rummage around looking for the item you need.
The “week” principle will help you maintain order during the week. Plan in advance what you will wear on a given day of the week. Hang each set of clothes on its own hanger, accompanied by a corresponding label indicating the day of the week.

Miracle bag. Sew an old pillowcase onto an old embroidery hoop and you've got a spacious storage area for all sorts of things. This device is attached to the inside of the cabinet door.
A stand for pot lids turns into a compact and beautiful storage place for handbags.

When you're choosing clothes from your closet early in the morning or late at night, you can't always turn on a lamp that's nearby, especially if your storage closet is in a room where another person is still sleeping, because you might wake them up. At such moments of “searching by touch” you just disrupt the wonderful order that you created with such difficulty.

Local directional lighting will come to the rescue. Small rotating spotlights designed specifically for this type of use require an electrical connection.

Automatic interior lighting turns on as soon as the cabinet door opens and turns off as soon as it closes. The halo of light remains limited to the area of interest.

A closet with lighting inside will help you quickly find the clothes you need without turning on the light in the room

Important: if you cannot connect spotlights to electrical power, there are battery-powered LED lights that allow you to diffuse the lighting. They start working with a simple on/off button.

Getting your closet in order is difficult just for the first time. If you follow the rules for storing things, then maintaining it will not be difficult at all. You will easily find what you need, and it will be in excellent condition, so you won’t have to waste time on ironing. Put your closet in order according to all the rules, maintain it, and it will be a pleasure to open the closet every time.

Sort things wisely

Try to place white things with light objects, and dark things with dark ones.

Proper distribution of items allows you to effectively use every centimeter of your wardrobe. It will be possible to fit everything you need, but there will be no feeling of clutter.

We hang jackets next to jackets, blouses with blouses, skirts with skirts, and trousers with trousers.

The sorting types are shown in the table.

Proper sorting will help you quickly find out what is where

To make it easier to organize your child’s closet, fold each type of clothing separately and label the shelves in the closets

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